The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that all Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, as the state rolls out a new driver’s licensing system. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 8. Customers whose licenses or IDs expire in June are advised to visit an office early. The […]
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Fort Wright police issue safety reminder amid rise in vehicle break-ins
The City of Fort Wright issued a ‘community safety reminder’ after its police department noticed an uptick in vehicle break-ins as a result of unlocked vehicles. The Fort Wright Police Department reports that incidents tend to rise during the warmer months. To address this, officers will increase patrols in areas experiencing the most reported break-ins. […]
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NKU president to speak at Lunchtime Leader Chat in July
Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson is set to speak at the NKY Young Professionals Lunchtime Leader Chat. Running from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at the NKU Student Union, young professionals throughout the region will have the opportunity to engage with Short-Thompson. The Lunchtime Leader Chat series offers an exclusive […]
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Holly Hill Golf Classic fundraiser returns in June
The Holly Hill Golf Classic fundraiser will return for its 64th year on June 12. Holly Hill is a regional nonprofit that provides mental health and other services to children and families, including victims of human trafficking. “This is a fantastic event to support our mission to protect and support the most vulnerable members of […]
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Fort Thomas runner uses second chance to champion youth heart health
When Fort Thomas resident Kyle Rust went in for a routine physical in 2021, he expected a clean bill of health. Instead, the then-22-year-old learned he needed open-heart surgery. ​Four years later, he’s turning that second chance into a mission to save young lives through heart health advocacy, fundraising and his goal of running 2,000 […]
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WAVE Foundation’s annual river sweep returns in June
The WAVE Foundation’s 15th annual River Sweep is on June 13. Join hundreds of volunteers and take an active role in conservation by picking up litter along the banks of the Ohio River. The cleanup event will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium works to inspire and foster […]
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Florence mayor opposes KYTC’s Dixie Highway ‘road diet’ plan
What you need to know Florence Mayor Julie-Metzger Aubuchon has come out against the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Dixie Highway road diet plan, citing concerns over safety, traffic congestion and impact on municipal services. KYTC’s proposal drew pushback from several city officials in Erlanger, Florence and Elsmere, as well as from members of the public. Following […]
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TradesNKY expands programs in Kenton County
TradesNKY, a nonprofit that provides trades training to students, is expanding its presence into five new schools in Kenton County: Holmes Middle School in Covington Independent Public Schools and Turkey Foot Middle School, Twenhofel Middle School, Woodland Middle School and Summit View Academy in the Kenton County School District. “This expansion represents another major step […]
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Dozens gather to celebrate the life of Murry Foust
At Transform Cincy’s College Hill headquarters, around 150 people gathered to celebrate the life of Murry Foust after weeks of searching ended with a crew finding Foust’s body on Sunday. Friends spoke highly of the 22-year-old, who was set to graduate from Northern Kentucky University this month. Foust’s partner, Jude, spoke from the front porch to the […]
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Utilities report as many as 30 data centers under discussion in Kentucky
Kentucky communities are grappling with the prospect of hyperscale data center projects — massive, sprawling warehouses of power-intensive computer clusters — potentially moving in. A lot more of them could be on the way. Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, the state’s largest utility, told the Kentucky Public Service Commission in March that 11 […]
